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When life brings stress our healthy eating habits are often the first thing to suffer. Takeaway meals are very convenient after a hectic day and that cure-all-cuppa tastes so much better with biscuits. However, studies on middle-aged women in America have shown that not only does stress make you eat more but it also slows […]
8 reasons to do Sandbag Training Sandbag Training is cheap – you don’t need to buy expensive bags (although they’re good), you can make your own very cheaply or simply buy a bag of sand from your local DIY store and use that (just make sure the bag is strong!) – you do not need […]
8 reasons to do High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) HIIT alternates between short bouts where you give maximum effort, followed by short recovery periods HIIT is time-efficient – HIIT workouts typically last from 4 to 30 minutes, excellent if you are pushed for time. HIIT is a great fat burner – studies have shown that HIIT […]
The latest research into moderate alcohol consumption is leaving many of us low-spirited… a glass of wine of an evening does not provide the health benefits we might have been led to believe in the past. This article shows how the new research differs to previous studies and why it is more reliable. Covering the […]
8 reasons to do Kettlebell Training (KT): Kettlebell Training is functional – KT includes many whole-body, complex movements where all parts of your body have to work as a co-ordinated unit; every swing, lift or press engages multiple joints and muscle groups forcing the body to work as a synergistic whole. Kettlebells recruit more stabilising […]
Our bodies are amazing. I’ve hunted high and low to find some amazing facts for you. Here goes … (1) In a lifetime, a human being will grow six feet of nose hair. (2) During a 24 hour period, the average person will breathe about 23,000 times. (3) Bone is 5 times
The following article suggests an increasing trend in Australian teenagers using nutritional supplements. Chances are if it’s happening in Australia, it’s also happening here. Not only are there health risks associated with the consumption of sports supplements before adulthood but many fear that it can lead to substance abuse in the future.
How much should we reveal about ourselves to our clients? Can we reveal too much? What if we don’t reveal anything at all about ourselves, does this matter? All of these questions relate to the concept of self-disclosure, which refers to voluntarily divulging information about ourselves that would otherwise be unknown to others in the […]
The Telegraph has released an article on a proposal to make cities more suitable for Britain’s aging population. Suggestions range from changes in infrastructure/ increased housing to installing swings at bus stops. The report was compiled from charities, councils and interest groups with a heavy input from older people themselves. It is refreshing to see […]
In yesterday’s post, I described two gym instructors I had casually observed – one was a social chameleon, presenting different images depending on whom he was talking to; the other presented a more consistent image in all her social interactions. I asked why this might occur; today, I will attempt to answer it. I will […]